Public Transport

Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days

ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal approaching Rialto Bridge.

Guests on Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising through Venice canals.

Aerial view of Doge's Palace in Venice with boats navigating the Grand Canal.

Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background

Get around Venice with unlimited access to Vaporetti (water buses), Lido and the lagoon islands, and access the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.

Highlights

Explore the City of Canals affordably with an ACTV Water Bus Pass, skipping expensive gondola rides.
Enjoy unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and the lagoon islands, plus ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
Your travel card is all that you need to traverse Venice's water buses with ease.
Opt for 1, 2, 3, or 7-day passes depending on your flexibility and itinerary.

Inclusions

1/2/3/7-day validity
Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Exclusions

ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport
Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Henry

3/5

Feb, 2025

My money was refunded because of the time frame restraints concerning my tickets order. But the good news is that I will be going to Venice in May!!!

Léonard

5/5

Jan, 2025

Super practical and very fluid 👍 Keeping an eye on the online timetable 😉 It made our stay so much easier!

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Jolly

4/5

Jan, 2025

I'm just disappointed because I'm in a wheelchair and when I ordered my two passes for 7 days I paid 130€ and after the allotted time I learned that I didn't have to pay because of my disability and that my husband as a helper should only pay 1.50€ per trip.

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Calderoni

4/5

Jan, 2025

I liked The quality of the hotels which is adequate although starting in April the prices are too high. I did not like The quality of catering (around 40 euros) which is still a bit poor especially in the tourist area. Poor and expensive is also the offer of the Bars in terms of croissants (too expensive and of low quality). In short, everything, with few exceptions, in Venice transpires over-exploitation by those in charge of tourism.

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5/5

Jan, 2025

The advantage in winter is that there aren't many people around. You travel with the Italians, who are really friendly. We booked our tickets online. There's a terminal on site that prints out your tickets with the reservation number, and that's it. Transport validity starts at the first check-in, which is very practical. So if your first check-in is at 16:00, it ends the next day at 16:00 (for a 24:00 pass). You have to validate your ticket each time you travel, and the screen shows the date and time of expiry. In 3 days we had 2 checks.

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Why choose a public transport pass?

Your passport to the city

With so much to see and do in Venice, figuring your travel routes in the City of Canals should be the least of your worries. If you intend to explore Venice to its maximum without having to take an exorbitantly priced gondola ride to get from one place to the other, then the ACTV Water Bus Pass is your go-to solution.

Options at your fingertips

Available in 1, 2, 3 and 7-day variants, you can choose the one that suits your stay, plans and get going around Venice; economically and comfortably.

Seamless activation

Your voucher includes a unique PNR code, which you can use to collect your pass at any ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection.
The pass is valid for the selected duration and activates from the moment of first validation.
Use your pass anytime within 24 months from the purchase date.
The ACTV/AVM validity period begins upon first use after purchase.

Know before you go

Additional information

Included in the price of the ticket is the transport of 1 luggage piece, the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150cm.
Be prepared for some delays, especially during busy peak hours and high seasons.
ACTV/AVM validity period starts when the ticket is used for the first time once purchased.

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How to Use Your Tickets

You will receive an ACTV Public Transport Services Voucher via email. Exchange this at the Venezia Unica ticket office at Piazzale Roma and redeem a paper ticket with your voucher. You can also use the Venezia Unica self-service ticket machine present at the ticket office.